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A Clear Conscience
January 8, 2011
Read: 1 John 1 | Bible in a Year: Genesis 20-22; Matthew 6:19-34
I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. —Acts 24:16
Handfuls on Purpose - by James Smith, 1943
1 JOHN
This Epistle, written about A.D. 90, was produced for a fourfold purpose, as John himself declares: First, that they might be happy (1:4); second, that they might be holy (2:1); third, that they might be safe (2:26, R.V.). Finally, that they might be sure— "know" Its key-words are "know" and "fellowship."
THE JOYFUL LIFE. 1 John 1:4
"These things write we unto you, that your joy may be full."
First John is a book About Life: A life of assurance, a life of confidence
Introduction - Robert J Morgan is the teaching pastor at Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee and is well known for expository messages that are rich in excellent illustrations of Biblical principles. These sermons are older messages preached on various passages in Romans.
In his first epistle John wrote
As for you, the anointing (to chrisma) which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him. (1 John 2:27)
James Rosscup on William Barclay: This is a lucid and well-organized exposition of the epistles with many helpful lists on different facets of truth John can have in mind at different points as on “light” and “darkness” in 1John 1:5. There is stimulating background material and warm application.